I love the idea of getting creative and making things with the boys but I really was at the back of the queue when they were handing out artistic flair and inspiration. Luckily Maggy from Red Ted Art is an expert at crafting with kids (so much so that she has just had a beautiful […]
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My pick of Easter Gifts for 2013
Last year I wrote a post of my favourite Chocolate Free Easter Presents and really enjoyed the excuse to window shop (is it still called that on the internet?) in the name of research. Now Easter is on the way again I thought I’d have another look at what I think might make it onto […]
5 Easy Space Crafts Your Preschooler Will Love
Today – A round up of easy space craft ideas for the under 5s Before Christmas we had the chance to go to the National Space Centre in Leicester. I’ll be posting a review of the centre soon. To make the most of the day we have spent some time before and since on space related […]
How to make a fun Halloween spider web wreath
Today – How to make a Halloween spider web wreath, the perfect fun family friendly indoor Halloween decoration. I really shouldn’t be allowed into Hobbycraft unsupervised. Last week I came back with a huge bit of orange fur. I bought it for no reason other than it was really cool! I wasn’t sure what to […]
Fiction Fridays
Fiction Friday is a new meme from @Homedad where we can share our favourite kid’s books and this is my choice: It’s called There’s an Ouch in my Pouch! and it’s the story of Willaby Wallaby who can’t get comfy in his pouch and so goes off in search of another one. After encountering some other animals […]
What Halloween Looks Like In Our House
We start with a pumpkin Cut the top off And scoop it out Roast the seeds And demonstrate exceptional artistic carving skill We put together some decorations And stick them up We make up some spooky coloured icingWhip up some cupcakes (domestic goddess that I am) And display them on a suitably themed stand We […]
